DAFI 51-1201 — index record
| Number | DAFI 51-1201 |
|---|---|
| Title | NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM |
| Published | February 10, 2023 |
| Certified current | February 10, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | SAF/GC |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Rewrite, February 10, 2023 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction applies to Department of the Air Force civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force, the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard on federal active duty status under Title 10, U.S. Code. This instruction does not apply to contractors, non-federalized ANG units in a military status under Title 32 of the U.S.C., which are subject to Chief National Guard Bureau Instruction (CNGBI) 0402.01, National Guard Alternative Dispute Resolution, or the Civil Air Patrol. This instruction may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to Deputy General Counsel of the Air Force (Contractor Responsibility and Conflict Resolution (SAF/GCR)) 2 DAFI51-1201 10 FEBRUARY 2023
Summary of changes, as printed
This instruction has been substantially revised and should be reviewed in its entirety. It updates language to reflect application to the United States Space Force and charges NDR Program stakeholders to take an active role in employing ADR and conflict management practices appropriate for their transactional areas, to include training and resource alignment. For workplace mediations, whether a dispute is appropriate for ADR is a Command/Agency function to be performed by the installation Staff Judge Advocate, and when found appropriate, management is expected to participate in the mediation. DAF mediators who mediate as a “lead” or solo mediator must be certified by the NDR Program. While the guidelines for certification are published separately, this instruction designates three levels of proficiency based on education, training, and experience: Level I (Certified), Level II (Advanced), and Level III (Expert). 1. Overview.................................................................................................................. 3 2. Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 3 3. Procedural Standards and Resources .......................................................................
Contents
- 1. Overviewp. 3
- 2. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 3
- 3. Procedural Standards and Resourcesp. 5
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 6
- Attachment 2—GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF NEUTRALS, THE DAF STANDARDSp. 9
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